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For three years, I have traveled between Santa Barbara and Thailand, building a life with my wife, Pong, one visit at a time. We worked hard toward Plan A: bringing her to America. But with that path no longer available to us, we have decided to follow Plan B. In this personal episode of A New Sunrise, I talk about the heartbreak of a dream that could not happen, the goodbyes that became harder with every trip, the life and people I cherish in America, and why I have decided to move to Thailand in May 2027. Part 2 will explore what I am looking forward to as I prepare for everyday life there. check out my new book A New Sunrise sub A new life in Thailand on Amazon. Thanks for listening

An 89-year-old woman had spent years writing and collecting stories, but had never turned theminto a book. When Scott Coons began meeting her for lunch and writing sessions, he discovered afascinating storyteller and an unexpected friendship. In this episode of A New Sunrise, Scottremembers listening to her stories about raising her family, their shared love of writing, and asimple ride to the beach. It is a conversation about friendship across generations, the storiespeople carry, and the value of taking time to listen. Scott is the author of the A New Sunrise bookseries, including Volume 3, A New Life in Thailand, available on Amazon.

Sometimes happiness is as simple as watching someone you love dance around the kitchen. In this episode of A New Sunrise, I share some of my favorite memories of life in Thailand with my wife, Pong. From her dancing to music while preparing breakfast to sharing delicious meals and spending hours exploring colorful weekend markets, it's the everyday moments that have stayed with me. Now, back in Santa Barbara, thousands of miles away from my wife, I've come to appreciate those moments even more. As I consider what the next chapter of my life might look like, I've been thinking about what really makes a place feel like home. Maybe happiness isn't always about having more. Sometimes it's about appreciating what we already have. Join me for a personal conversation about love later in life, retirement, Thailand, and finding joy in the little things. My story continues in A New Sunrise - Volume 3: A New Life in Thailand, available on Amazon. HASHTAGS #ANewSunrise #LoveAfter60 #LifeInThailand #RetirementLife #SecondChances

After seven months of writing, A New Sunrise - Volume 3 is finished.In this episode, I talk about what it feels like to finally complete a book that became muchmore personal than I expected. It's a story about my wife in Thailand, retirement,uncertainty, love, difficult choices, and the possibility of starting a completely different life.I also share one of the biggest lessons from the process: big accomplishments usuallyhappen in small pieces. Sometimes it was just sitting down and writing for 30 minutes, butthose small days eventually became a finished book.If you've ever thought about starting over, taking a chance, traveling later in life, or finallyfinishing something important to you, this episode may speak to you.Hashtags#ANewSunrise #ScottCoons #Memoir #AuthorLife #Thailand #RetirementLife

Life doesn’t always move in a straight line—but that doesn’t mean you’re not making progress. In this episode, I share a real moment of setbacks, faith, and the long wait during the visa process—and why even the difficult parts may be leading somewhere meaningful. If you’re feeling stuck, this is your reminder: keep going. From the book: A New Sunrise – Finding Love and Second Chances in a Faraway Land by Scott Coons #NewSunrise #VisaJourney #LongDistanceLove #KeepGoing #FaithJourney #RealLife #PodcastLife #DontQuit #SecondChances #ThailandLove

What happens when life finally starts moving again? In this episode, I share a shift—from discouragement… to action, support, and momentum. From progress with sponsoring my wife Pong… to launching a real-world ad… This is about taking risks… and moving forward even when you’re unsure. Follow my journey in my book: A New Sunrise – Finding Love and Second Chances in a Faraway Land by Scott Coons on Amazon. #Momentum #KeepGoing #DontQuit #SecondChances #AnewSunrise #GrowthJourney #TakingAction #PodcastLife #FaithInTheProcess

Life can change in a moment — through people who show up, and through moments that remind us how fragile life really is. In this episode, Scott shares two powerful real-life experiences: one where Max helped him continue the CR-1 visa journey, and another where Carla helped create a path forward through income and opportunity. At the same time, the sudden loss of a friend brings everything into perspective — reminding us to appreciate the people in our lives and to say what matters while we still can. Inspired by real-life experiences and themes from My Book: A New Sunrise, by Scott Coons this episode is about gratitude, loss, and living with intention. #podcast #gratitude #lifeisfragile #realstories #hope #kindness #mentalhealth #faith #keepgoing #anewsunrise

This episode explores what it feels like to realize that the direction you’re going may not be working the way you hoped. Scott shares a personal moment where a message from a close friend helped him step back and see his work, his writing, and his life from a different perspective. The conversation reflects on discouragement, adjusting course, and continuing forward without pretending everything has a perfect ending.If this story resonates with you, you can read more of the journey in my book: A New Sunrise/Finding Love and second chances in a faraway Land by Scott Coons you can find it on Amazon. It shares the deeper story of rebuilding life, finding love in Thailand, and learning how new chapters can begin when you least expect them. Hashtags #anewsunrise #forwardmotion #liferebuild #mentalstrength #writerslife #podcastlife #secondchances #lifejourney #keepmovingforward #storymatters

A podcast about overcoming depression, rebuilding momentum, and finding purpose one small step at a time.Momentum doesn’t always come from big breakthroughs. Sometimes it starts with something simple—two cups of coffee, turning on the computer, and deciding to begin. In this episode, Scott talks about how small daily actions can rebuild confidence and create forward motion. Progress doesn’t have to be dramatic. Sometimes the most important step is just starting again. If you enjoy the podcast, check out the book . Kicking Depression in the Ass -Scott Coons www.amazon.com/ Kicking-Depression.../more stories about overcoming difficult seasons and finding hope again. #KickingDepressionInTheAss #MentalHealthPodcast #DepressionRecovery #KeepMovingForward

Chapter 2 marks the true turning point in Scott Coons’ journey. After a year-long battle with cancer that took his brother’s life in Buffalo, and the end of a long relationship just months later, Scott found himself navigating grief stacked on top of grief. What followed were years of quiet rebuilding. Everything shifted when he committed to a three-month growth program — a decision that led to launching his first podcast and reclaiming his momentum. This chapter explores loss, pride, purpose, and the sunrise that symbolized choosing forward motion. For the full story, read: A New Sunrise: Finding Love and Second Chances in a Far Away Land by Scott Coons. Volume Two of A New Sunrise is also available on Amazon.

Before Thailand. Before marriage. Before starting over across oceans — there was a motorcycle and a decision. In this opening chapter, I share the moment I left Buffalo, packed two suitcases onto a 1983 Suzuki, and headed west toward California. Excited on the inhale… scared on the exhale. For more of the story, A New Sunrise: Finding Love and Second Chances in a Far Away Land by Scott Coons is available on Amazon.

This is the starting point. Kicking Depression in the Ass is about getting back up, rebuilding, and learning how to live — not just survive. In this trailer, I share what the show is about and where we’re headed next. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready for change, start here. For a deeper dive, check out the book: Kicking Depression in the Ass – The Rocky Road to Recovery on Amazon. Let’s begin.

Some days aren’t dramatic — they’re just flat. In this episode, I share why waiting until we “feel like it” can quietly stall our lives. With humor and honesty, I talk about momentum, brain chemistry, medication, sobriety, and why small daily actions matter more than big emotional breakthroughs. If you’re going to fall, fall forward. My book kicking depression in the ass by Scott Coons goes deeper into these personal stories and the steps that helped me build forward momentum. It’s available now on Amazon. Keep moving.

In this episode, I talk about being a “Ready. Fire. Aim.” personality and how that mindset shaped my life. From quitting a stable job at 22 to start a detailing business that opened on a snow day, to learning the difference between movement and direction, this episode is about refining your drive — not suppressing it. You don’t have to be perfect to start. You just need to aim at something that matters. If your routine isn’t building toward a target, it may be leading you nowhere. If this message connects with you, check out my book “Kicking Depression in the Ass: The Rocky Road to Recovery” on Amazon.

When I first heard the quote, “The road to success is always under construction,” it landed in a deep way for me, because if I’m honest, my life has never felt finished. It has always felt like a work zone. Cones out. Detours everywhere. Uneven pavement. I’ve had several moments in my life that felt like crossroads. Not small decisions. Big internal shifts. The kind where you know something is changing, even if you don’t fully understand what yet. One of the visuals I use to understand my life is simple. I imagine myself sitting at a table, and on that table is a vase. That vase represents me. My identity. My sense of safety. My belief about who I am.